Le Dragon Impérial by Judith Gautier

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Author Gautier, Judith, 1845-1917
Title Le Dragon Impérial
Note Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Madeleine Fournier and Marc D'Hooghe (Images generously made available by the Hathi Trust.)
Summary "Le Dragon Impérial" by Judith Gautier is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in a richly imagined imperial China, focusing on two primary characters: the ambitious young laborer Ta-Kiang and the playful poet Ko-Li-Tsin, who are both navigating personal and societal challenges. Themes of ambition, fate, and the interplay between tradition and individuality seem to be central to the narrative. The opening of the novel introduces the desolate landscape of Chi-Tse-Po and the contrasting characters of Ko-Li-Tsin, a poet struggling with his creative pursuits, and Ta-Kiang, a laborer who harbors a deep-seated hatred for the earth he works. A mystical connection between Ta-Kiang and the image of a dragon hints at greater things to come, as the laborer dreams of greater ambitions beyond his humble origins. The narrative sets the stage for a transformative journey, as Ta-Kiang decides to leave behind his old life in search of glory and fortune, accompanied by the poet and a youthful fiancée, Yo-Men-Li, both of whom express their loyalty amidst their uncertainties. As they travel towards the capital, the dynamics of their relationships and their individual quests become key elements in this unfolding tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject China -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 46907
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Apr 4, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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